Youth Center Hours
Normal Hours:
Monday - Saturday: Noon - 8:00PM
Sunday: Closed
Hours are subject to change based on the latest COVID restrictions and weather conditions. We will post our weekly schedule on the door.
For the more updates, please follow our Facebook page.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS
The following activities are currently being offered or will be soon! If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact us.
WOOD WORKING CLASS
CLAY WORKING CLASS (YOUTH AND ADULT CLASSES AVAILABLE)
DRUM MAKING CLASS
YMCA CAMP MARROWBONE (MORE INFO HERE)
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (YOUNG ADULTS ONLY - MORE INFO HERE)
Our Mission
To create a stronghold that inspires, educates, and informs the young people of our community.
Our youth center offers support, mentoring and tutoring to help kids be successful both personally and academically. With programs designed to teach kids about their culture, develop skills for their future, and be proud of who they are.
Our Values
The guiding principles for all programs and activities focus on the Four Values of the Lakota people:
Generosity, Respect, Wisdom, and Fortitude.
Youth Center Activities
We strive to provide programs designed to teach kids about their culture, develop skills for their future, and be proud of who they are. We’re continually developing new programs to meet the needs of youth and the entire community. If you have a suggestion, please contact us.
Some of the regular weekly activities include:
Nature hikes
Classes in Art, Woodworking, Sewing
Library
Telescope
Musical Instruments
Movie Nights
Computers and internet
Pool table, Ping Pong and Football
This is OUR community center. We invite you!
Get Involved
Sponsorship
We occasionally have requests from families and children from within our community, in need of our help. Your help can go a long way to aid a family in everyday necessities.
Volunteer opportunities
If you’d be interested in volunteering, we’re always looking for individuals to help us better provide for our community. Must be 18 or older to volunteer.
ONE Spirit Okini Program
"OKINI" (Oh-Kee-Nee) is the Lakota word for sharing material goods. This program allows donors to select what they need and send them DIRECTLY to the family in need.